Like many others, Allure has spent the pandemic looking inward.

When the pandemic started, I went into family-first mode.

I stopped checking in with work acquaintances and loosely held friends.

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At the time I didnt realize it, but I was so privileged.

I was able to prioritize the safety of my own family during a massive global emergency.

My job easily transitioned to remote work, so essentially all I needed to do was tough it out.

Health-care workers like you, Ezra, werent granted those same benefits.

Then, the pandemic rolled in like an unexpected tidal wave.

After months of caring for the sick in a COVID unit, you experienced the dreaded role reversal.

You only headed into the emergency room once you knew your condition had become serious.

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COVID took its toll on you.

Despite everything, youre now back at work, treating patients every day.

The constant selflessness you demonstrate is a shining example to us all.

Its crystal clear that you didnt make these sacrifices to gain gratitude or praise.

Instead, you were simply doing your job.

And for that, I thank you.